Help Identifying Vintage (?) German DE razor

[Cesare]

Dear All,
I found this razor in an auction site. It’s listed as a German vintage DE razor, without any further information.
My knowledge is very limited but, judging from the pics, I’m not sure how vintage it is.
Can anyone identify this razor? Any recommendations?
Thank you very much!

 

[Chef455]

Zwilling logo... I am not much more help than that. Is it a 3 or 2 piece? I am envious, however.

 

[Cesare]

Zwilling logo... I am not much more help than that. Is it a 3 or 2 piece? I am envious, however.

2 piece. For now, I’m just watching it. Haven’t done anything (yet?)

 

[EclipseRedRing]

One of my favourite DE razors the Henckels Henso has the same logo on the razor and the case. Your razor itself looks most like my Hoffritz slant, but without the slant. I think there were many similar razors, made by Merkur, such as the Pomco but I am no expert. Lovely razor

 

[BigJ]

Great looking razor!!

 

[nemo]

... the Henckels Henso has the same logo on the razor and the case.

This is what I see, a Henso by J.A. Henckels Solingen. Possibly made by Merkur for them.

Why the logo and engraved name isn't on the lower handle is a mystery to me.

 

[romsitsa]

It’s either very poorly photographed or it’s a faulty stamp. The blank space between the lines should carry the Zwillings emblem and while I can’t make the twins out, there is a short vertical line, this should be the raised hand of the right twin.
For comparison:

J. A. Henckels Zwillingswerk / twinwork silver plated 2 piece Safety Razor

Hefty and rarely seen silver plated J. A. Henckels Zwillingswerk / twinwork Safety Razor. Made by the same company famous for their straights, this razor is a great shaver and a great looking razor. This is a two piece razor and very heavy with 77gr. This is a predecessor to a famous Merkur...

www.badgerandblade.com

The razor is a rebranded Merkur from the 60ies or 70ies.

 

[Cesare]

You're right, guys! The logo is there, as can be seen in this photo. I've managed to enlarge the pic from the site.

Is this a "special" razor (the shave, I mean), or some of the models being produced today (by Merkur, I'd assume) would be quite similar?

The cumulative knowledge is impressive...

 

[Regroll]

There is a thread on a german forum about Zwilling razors. Most modern browsers should be able to translate it. Perhaps you can find some answers there.

Zwilling Hobel

Zwilling Hobel

www.gut-rasiert.de

 

[Regroll]

After a quick look at the thread, the razor seems to be very similar to a 34c, but a bit more aggressive. Most people seem to think this is an excellent razor. If there are some markings on the razor, you can find out when it was produced. D.R.G.M. is pre ww2. D.R.P or Made in Germany until 1950. After that it said Made in West Germany.

 

[romsitsa]

Hello, D.R.G.M and D.R.P co-existed until 1945. From 1945 to 1948 there was no patent office.

 

[ogu]

judging from the logo on the box its post 1969, but thats at least for sure. sry. thats all i got.

 

[ajkel64]

I like it let us know how it shaves. I am giving you permission to make the purchase.